Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Nodus Nomad wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Nodus Nomad is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51.

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Nodus NomadvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Seiko Presage Classic Series

spb521j1

MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Presage Classic Series36mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Matte

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

6R51

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$950

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